Category: Community

Campus, Community

Focus goes from earning diploma to earning her wings

John Oliva

Former Del Mar student Erin Miller received a music scholarship last fall but dropped out because she realized college was not for her. “I dropped out to join the Air Force because of all the amazing benefits,” Miller said. “Your college will be paid for, free health care, and I’ve always loved people who are willing to fight for our country.” Miller was inspired by a family friend. “He was in the Marines and died when they were on tour,” Miller said. “They were supposed to go out and make sure there were no bombs anywhere, but they got ambushed…

Community, Entertainment

Stay local, save money

Kaitlyn Blentlinger

With Spring Break right around the corner, many people will start planning trips to go out of town. However, for those looking to save some money and stay local it can be hard to find things to do if you don’t know where to look. Fortunately we’ve managed to find several events here in Corpus Christi that will get your planning off to a good start.  Concrete Street Amphitheater is hosting two concerts for rap fans and country fans alike. Spring Break Takeover is a rap concert being held on March 9 featuring Kevin Gates, Yella Beezy (with King Kyle…

Community, Opinions

Spring Break on a budget

John Oliva

The average college student looks forward to Spring Break for partying, drinking, relaxation and traveling. But like the average college student, their money goes to bills, textbooks, gas, and there’s not much left for fun. Here are budget-friendly suggestions to have fun. VOLUNTEER Listen, do you want to be known as a basic college student who would rather be out drinking or as a great college student who devotes their time to help the local animal shelter or homeless center? Stargaze Invite your friends, or that cute classmate you’ve had your eye on, over and lay down on a blanket…

Community, Texas

Fun in the sun threatens wildlife

Alessandria Fernandez

Every Spring Break the coast is flooded with beach-goers and local business is booming. However, beneath the profitable beat-banging and bottle-popping festivities are several layers of garbage pummeled into the sand. The daily remains left behind include beer cans, liquor bottles, cigarettes, sandals and countless other random items that cause damage to the beaches and marine life. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that plastic debris adversely affects at least 267 species globally, including 86 percent of sea turtles, 44 percent of seabirds and 43 percent of marine mammals.  The most common threats to wildlife include both physical hazards from ingestion…